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RA54 XOO

2004 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,316 mi
Last recorded162,316 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XOO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2021 162,316 miles

Brake performance not tested no g-metre test (not road worthy (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has a string repair in tread

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front door handle broken ( can still use

Pass 22 Feb 2020 157,163 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/rear lower wishbone bush has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 157,163 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing outer driveshaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/rear lower wishbone bush has slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake on minimum efficiency

Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,359 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,546 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 123,514 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 115,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 114,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 114,962 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 102,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,067 miles

advise battery reqs charging ( suspect )

advise noise from steering column on turning wheel

advise o/s/f steering arm inner joint showing signs of fatigue

advise rear b/pads getting low

advise rear tyre treads getting low

advise screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,074 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,839 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,838 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,978 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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RA54 XOO is a 2004 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA54 XOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA54 XOO is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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